300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary
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300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary (1)
abash 
/ə'bæʃ/ v. Syn. embarrass
embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert
Her open admiration should not abash him at all.
embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert
Her open admiration should not abash him at all.
accord
/ə'kɔ:d/ n. Syn. agreement; treaty
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Although the accord is a small step forward, politicians around the world have their work cut out for them.
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Although the accord is a small step forward, politicians around the world have their work cut out for them.
annals
/'æn(ə)lz/ n. Syn. records; history
chronological record of the events of successive years
In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements.
chronological record of the events of successive years
In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements.
apathy
/'æpəθɪ/ n. Syn. indifference
lack of caring; indifference
A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote.
lack of caring; indifference
A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote.
apprehensive
/æprɪ'hɛnsɪv/ a.
capable of apprehending; knowing; conscious; relating to the faculty of apprehension; sensible; feeling; perceptive
Here I walked about for a long time, feeling very strange, and mortally apprehensive of some one coming in and kidnapping me.
capable of apprehending; knowing; conscious; relating to the faculty of apprehension; sensible; feeling; perceptive
Here I walked about for a long time, feeling very strange, and mortally apprehensive of some one coming in and kidnapping me.
ascetic
/ə'sɛtɪk/ a. Syn. austere; severe
leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders.
leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders.
bucolic
/bju:'kɒlɪk/ a. Syn. rustic; pastoral
rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation
Filled with browsing cows and bleating sheep, the meadow was a charmingly bucolic sight.
rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation
Filled with browsing cows and bleating sheep, the meadow was a charmingly bucolic sight.
bulwark
/'bʊlwək/ n.
earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends
The navy is our principal bulwark against invasion.
earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends
The navy is our principal bulwark against invasion.
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abandon
 | good-humored, playful conversation |
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
| lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm |
| favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced |
admonition
| rude and clumsy in behavior; ungentlemanly; awkward in manners |
| refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion |
| gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning |
| good-humored, playful conversation |
adverse
| in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose |
| rude and clumsy in behavior; ungentlemanly; awkward in manners |
| favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced |
| soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained |
affable
| easily approachable; warmly friendly |
| in a position that is turned toward one side; away from correct course |
| nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god |
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
allay
| unclear or doubtful in meaning |
| hereditary nobility; privileged class |
| responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable |
| calm; pacify; reduce the intensity of; relieve |
amiable
| dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants |
| good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly |
| abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority |
| sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate |
annals
| gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning |
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
| state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune |
| mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything which is excellent; make defective, either the body or mind |
assiduous
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
| comparable; similar or alike |
| constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent |
atheist
| in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose |
| soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained |
| nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god |
| unclear or doubtful in meaning |
autocratic
| attended by favorable circumstances; marked by success; prosperous |
| lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable |
| settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states |
| having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial |
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[Esc] /ə'bæʃ/ v. Syn. embarrass
embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert
[Esc] /'eɪlɪəneɪt/ v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
[Esc] /ə'næləgəs/ a. Syn. comparable
comparable; similar or alike
[Esc] /'æptɪtju:d/;/'æptɪtud/ n. Syn. intelligence; talent
inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
[Esc] /'ærɪd/ a. Syn. dry; barren
dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants
[Esc] /ærɪs'tɒkrəsɪ/ n.
hereditary nobility; privileged class
[Esc] /ə'sɛtɪk/ a. Syn. austere; severe
leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
[Esc] /ɔ:g'mɛnt/ v. Syn. increase
make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
[Esc] /'ævərɪs/ n.
greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
[Esc] /'bæntə(r)/ n.
good-humored, playful conversation